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Tesla’s dependence on China became clear last year when it had to reduce the use of rare-earth magnets in Optimus after China tightened export restrictions, according to people familiar with Tesla’s supply chain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

That might be considered beneficial, as the thinking behind introducing the 350kW super-clip is to reduce lift and coast, where speed differentials are bigger again, because the wings close and drag increases.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Starboard argued at the time that the sale of the “substantial majority” of Algonquin Power’s renewables assets could help the company reduce leverage and improve earnings per share.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The researchers aimed to extend the time under positive pressure and reduce the period when negative pressure dominates.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Rush next began experimenting with the amount of blood he would remove from the body in an effort to reduce inflammation.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy